Kelly Matthews

Experience

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  Goadsby

  Sept 2001 - Mar 2004

  Office Administrator
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  Albion Stone plc

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2020

  HSQE Manager /PA /Office Manager

  A self-motivated, ambitious professional with over 13 years of H&S experience qualified to Level 6 in Health & Safety practices currently working towards Grad IOSH. 16 years Administration, PA and Office Management experience and strong communication skills, who is keen to pursue a career within a professional working environment. A focused driven and energetic individual with Health & Safety, ISO 9001, ISO 6001, OHSAS 45001, ISO 14001, HR and strong Management experience, combined with expertise and knowledge in Manufacturing processes, and more recently the Public Sector. Show less

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  Dorset Council

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  Health And Safety Consultant

  Health & Safety Consultant for Schools and supporting services including Property & Assets, Adults Care and Child Services.• Review Policies for Schools and supporting services• Review Risk Assessments • Complete audits for Dorset Council services and feedback to Senior Leaders• Assist Property & Assets with COVID secure measures for the workplaces including internal visits and spot checks• Providing general safety advice to employees • Reviewing Internal procedures for contractor management and feedback on recommendations• Take part in Committee meetings and feedback on recent reports regarding safety issues• Guiding department Managers on safety concerns and ways to improve current procedures• Review and investigate accidents and near misses• Providing advise to other members of the Health & Safety team and working collaboratively Show less

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  Domestic Sprinklers Ltd - Head Office

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Health & Safety Manager

  • Built strong and long term relationships / partnerships with clients, colleagues, delivery teams, suppliers and the wider community.• Understanding DSL business strategy and operational plans ensuring that DSL supports and meets the requirements of the strategy., plan and budget• Delivered continuous improvement in all aspects of the Services delivery (including procurement) through constantly challenging the way things are done and rising to the challenge of unforeseen events and situations.• Liaised closely with Liaising closely with Local Team Team’s “Competent H&S person” to ensure the Local Team Offices meet their legal responsibilities and follows best practice.Effective Service Delivery:• Develop and regularly review clear standards of performance measurement through agreed Key Performance Indicators.• Contributing to and supporting the implementation of site works and associated services.• Managing business risk at all levels including:o procedural and statutory compliance within a specialist environmento supplier managemento contingency/ disaster planning; ando complaints management & escalation• Provided competent advice and technical guidance where necessary to enable management to discharge their statutory duty• Advised management on legislative changes• Organised training for staff in relation to Health and Safety policies, practice and procedures and First Aid• Maintain a record of accident, analyze trends and taking remedial action where necessary to improve or reduce accidents /injuries.• Investigated accidents or near-misses. Prepare accident reports including recommendations to prevent recurrence.• Ensured that contractors, suppliers, customers and other irregular visitors comply with relevant legislation and safety policies.• Liaison between management and staff on all matters relating to health and safety. Show less

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  Yunex Traffic

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior HSQE Advisor

  Support and facilitate effective and proportionate management of HSQE across the Yunex business.Develop subject matter expertise in identified areas and provide specialist advice and support on these matters as required.Assist in the maintenance of ISO accreditations, including attendance of external audits with accreditation bodies.Assist in the development, improvement and ongoing reviews to existing Yunex policies and procedures.Champion, advise and support HSQE risk management including the development of risk assessments and work instructions, monitor implementation, identify areas for improvement, and support activity to promote consistency of approach and shared learning across the site.Monitor implementation of risk control measures, provide coaching, support best practice, and facilitate continual improvement.Undertake and support accident, incident and near miss investigation, including root cause analysis and production and monitoring of corrective actions. Where necessary liaise with regulatory bodies.Collate data, develop, and deliver reports to the management team and staff regarding HQSE performance. Coordinate effective proactive and reactive HSQE communication in the business units. Advise and support management, provide and deliver briefing material as required, monitor delivery and report against agreed KPIs as required. Facilitate promotion of a positive culture in the business.Engage in, and record, structured activity to promote continuing professional development. Show less